Spoilers for Pattern Planes?????

[Wayne Galligan]

I have tried the flaperon function where the ailerons go up when using up elevator with some success.  I think deploying the ailerons in a set spoiler position gives a more predictable sink rate.  Experiment, as this worked OK on my Prophecy but not so good on my Aries.

Wayne G.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Larry Diamond 
  To: NSRCA 
  Sent: Monday, November 10, 2003 5:19 PM
  Subject: Spoilers for Pattern Planes?????


  OK...Maybe I'm loosing my mind...

  I had a conversation with an individual that told me I was wrong and that we don't use nor will ever use spoilers for a pattern plane.

  I do have at least one e-mail referencing that some folks in New Jersey have tinkered with this. I seem to recall a number of posts but I can' find them.

  What I would like to do, is take the responses (Good / Bad) from this thread to form my own opinion.

  I have never tried it. But I think it was advise I received from a thread on trying to control the speed of my landings for short runways. But I really don't recall all the points...

  Then again, perhaps I have lost my mind...

  See ya,

  Larry
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